natural wonder
Pico de Orizaba
Mexico's highest peak at 5,636 m, a dormant volcano on the Puebla-Veracruz border visible from Highway 150D near Ciudad Serdán.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Puebla, Mexico · North America
Aljojuca is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Santa Maria Coatepec, 29km from Pico de Orizaba.
Aljojuca is a town located in Puebla, Mexico. With a population of 3,821, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Aljojuca sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aljojuca to your route.
Aljojuca is a municipality located in central eastern Puebla, Mexico.
It is bordered by the municipalities of San Juan Atenco to the south, Chalchicomula de Sesma (Cd. Serdan) to the southeast, Tlachichuca to the east, San Nicolas, Buenos Aires to the north, and San Salvador El Seco to the west. Nearby is the highestRead more
peak of Mexico, Citlaltepetl or Pico de Orizaba.
Located on the plains of San Andres, Aljojuca was founded in colonial times with its main purpose being the prime grazing lands around the small settlement. It quickly became the most established town between El Seco and San Andres Chalchicomula (now Serdan), providing employment to many of the region's Indigenous population. Currently the population numbers approximately 5000 and is distributed in the settlements of Aljojuca, San Miguel Tecuitlapa, and San Antonio Jalapasco. However the numbers continue to fall due to large-scale emigration, especially in recent years.
Local attractions include a 1 km-wide volcanic crater lake, known as the Laguna de Aljojuca, a 19th-century church, completed in 1906, a 17th-century church, and the ruins of the hacienda Cascantla.
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Aljojuca is located in Puebla, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.0993 latitude, -97.5297 longitude.
Aljojuca has a population of approximately 3,821 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Mexico's highest peak at 5,636 m, a dormant volcano on the Puebla-Veracruz border visible from Highway 150D near Ciudad Serdán.
29 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
A Mexican circuit at Amozoc de Mota near Puebla with both a road course and an oval, home to NASCAR Mexico and set against the volcanic backdrop of the central highlands.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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